The supply of hooks seems without end by the supporter.

by Marie-Suzanne Nunes  

Uploaded 11 Feb 2009

© Marie-Suzanne Nunes

These large hooks are provided by the devotee’s supporters to pierce the skin on his back. Dozens of these hooks will soon pierce his body. From the "THAIPUSAM: Pain and Devotion" photo essay, Penang, Malaysia 2009.

In the THAIPUSAM: Pain & Devotion photo essay.

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